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Welcome to BeAwake! In this first part of Chapter 4, we explore how archaeology, history, and modern research have changed the way we understand the B (more)

Welcome to BeAwake! In this first part of Chapter 4, we explore how archaeology, history, and modern research have changed the way we understand the Bible. Can biblical stories be understood as history, or do they hold deeper meanings through allegory, metaphor, and literature? We look at why many scholars question a strictly literal reading of Scripture and how ancient stories can still carry important lessons about life, human nature, and universal values.

We also explore the history of Near Eastern archaeology and how its purpose has changed over time. Early American and British archaeologists often aimed to find evidence supporting biblical accounts. However, from the late 1960s onward, researchers began focusing more on archaeological evidence itself, whether it supported or challenged the Bible. This shift helped shape modern archaeological studies of ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible.

Featuring the research of leading biblical archaeologist William G. Dever, this discussion considers how archae

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